Higher One Holdings, Inc.

Case Summary

Higher One Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation

Case Summary

Case Status: ONGOING
On or around 09/25/2017 (Ongoing date of last review)

Filing Date: May 27, 2014

According to the law firm press release, Higher One provides technology-based refund disbursement, payment processing, and data analytics services to higher education institutions and students in the United States. Some of the services it offers include FDIC-insured online checking accounts to students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni; a debit MasterCard ATM card; and OneAccount Premier and OneAccount Edge for primary account usage.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, prospects and performance. Specifically, during the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's marketing and disclosure practices were in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act; (ii) the Company's allegedly improper marketing and disclosure practices would subject Higher One to potential restitution demands and civil penalties; and (iii) the amounts of potential restitution demands and civil penalties could reach levels that would cause an event of default under the Company's Credit Facility.

On May 12, 2014, in a Form 10-Q filed with the SEC announcing its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2014, the Company disclosed that it is facing penalties from the Federal Reserve over alleged violations tied to its marketing of a debit account for financial aid refunds. According to the filing, such penalties could trigger a default on the Company's Credit Facility.

On the news, Higher One shares fell $0.90, or over 14% on heavy trading volume, to close at $5.51 on May 13, 2014.

On December 17, 2014, the court appointed lead plaintiff and approved lead counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on January 21, 2015.

Company & Securities Information

Defendant: Higher One Holdings, Inc.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Sector: Services

Industry: Business Services

Headquarters: United States

SECURITIES INFORMATION:

Ticker Symbol: ONE

Company Market: New York SE

Market Status: Public (Listed)

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